OBA PROGRAM | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET)

Lawyers play a critical role in ensuring equitable access to and meaningful participation in the Ontario Justice System for neurodiverse individuals. Join us to unpack some of the common barriers experienced by neurodiverse Ontarians as they navigate the court system, and gather practical advice on how lawyers and other justice sector participants can enhance accessibility and inclusion.  Our expert panel will share valuable insights on:

• Effective communication to reduce anxiety and assist with emotional regulation
• Understanding sensory overwhelm and environmental triggers, particularly in court settings, and how to alleviate them
• How to identify when accommodations may be required
• And more.

You’ll leave better equipped to effectively represent and advocate for your neurodiverse clients. Register now.

PROGRAM CHAIR

Samantha Green, OBA Access to Justice Committee Chair

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Khristie Cury, Coordinator, Nevada Detention Alternative for Autistic Youth (DAAY Court) and Neurodiversity, Education Advocacy, Treatment (NEAT Court)
Elizabeth Hunter, Autism Ontario
SF Walker, Autism Ontario